Air New Zealand, the official airline of Middle-earth, has released an exclusive behind the scenes look at the making of The Most Epic Safety Video Ever Made.

The safety video, released last week, stars cast members from all three Hobbit films and features a number of filming locations from The Hobbit Trilogy. Since its release, the video has clocked up more than 17 million views online.

The Most Epic Safety Video Ever Made can be viewed online here and the making of the video online here.